It’s that time of year again where every weekend has a wedding or celebration, and as an Arab American that can only mean one thing- time to dabke! Here is a quick history of what the folk dance is all about and some tips to prevent you from feeling embarrassed on the dance floor. HISTORY … Continued
CALIFORNIA NAAP-SF Bay Area #NightOfGiving: Iftar Across America Jun 25, 2015 – Jun 25, 2015 The 2nd annual #NightofGiving will take place on Thursday June 25th! Last year, you raised over $16,000 for charity and with your support. NAAP-Los Angeles #NightOfGiving: An Iftar Across America Jun 25, 2015 – Jun 25, 2015 Hello NAAP and … Continued
Masafer Yatta Documentary Crowdfunder Video from Sade Joseph on Vimeo. “They destroy, I rebuild,” shouts Rasmiya Mohammad moments after her home is raided by the Israeli army. Her house in the South Hebron Hills of Palestine has been demolished and rebuilt several times since the Israelis declared her land part of a “closed military zone” … Continued
Mahraganat is a term that is now showing up all across the dance world! Mahragan or “festival” music was born in Cairo’s slums by the lower classes. Its popularity in Egypt quickly spread to Europe where it is heavily performed (even to the point that it is already considered a legitimate folk dance) and can … Continued
50. Marielle Beainy Tanios, Beautiful TV Presenter from Lebanon. Here are pictures of top 50 most desirable and beautiful Arab women. We have compiled this list with popularity, … 50. Marielle Beainy Tanios, Beautiful TV Presenter from Lebanon. Here are pictures of top 50 most desirable and beautiful Arab women. We have compiled this list … Continued
Dubai-based broadcasting company MBC Group announced it has signed a major new deal with giant Warner Bros to show all its US TV shows for the next two years. The agreement inked with Warner Bros International Television Distribution (WBITD) will now make MBC the first-run Middle East home to new television series distributed by US … Continued
Samaher Mohammad has come a long way. As the proprietor of a small Dearborn boutique, she’s designing custom dresses and jewelry for Zaynini Fashion International Inc., her clothing line. Born and raised in that city, the 27-year-old fashion designer planned to be a teacher. Then a job at the mall changed her life. That’s where … Continued
First, mix “American Idol” with “The Real World.” Pour the contestants into the same house, stir in the same grungy, bubble gum pop outfits, and watch their reaction. Then ice with a singing contest in which voters decide the winner. The result would appear to be just another reality TV show, except that all contestants … Continued
The wife of Casey Kasem plans to bury the late radio personality in Norway — contrary to Kasem’s desire to be interred in Los Angeles and against the wishes of his adult children, a publicist for Kasem’s daughter said Friday. The children were working with a private investigator but have few legal options to prevent … Continued
BY: Suzanne Manneh/Contributing Writer Heather Raffo knew she wanted to “make theater her life,” as early as elementary school. She eventually earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature from the University of Michigan, but a “life changing” visit to Iraq in 1993 reignited her passion for theater, returning it to the forefront. Raffo had been … Continued
Salma Hayek remembers the first time she saw a copy of The Prophet, a book of poetry by Kahlil Gibran. It was at her paternal grandfather’s house in Lebanon. “I’m sorry, I was his favourite. We were very close and I lost him when I was six. He used to have this book on his … Continued
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